Microsoft Excel for Ag Businesses

Unlock the full potential of Excel.

Learn how to harness the power of Microsoft Excel, boost productivity and streamline operations at our event.

ARE YOU READY TO TAKE YOUR EXCEL SKILLS TO THE NEXT LEVEL?
Join us for a comprehensive three-quarter day workshop designed for
those familiar with the basics of Microsoft (MS) Excel and ready to delve
into more intermediate features. Connect Ag will provide practical
agricultural business scenarios to enhance your business management
capabilities.

Topics Include:

Record Rainfall Data: Download, format, convert, calculate, and graph data to
determine trends and key dates.

• Livestock Data: Analyse grids, compare performance characteristics, and
document information such as Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) at the
crush side.
• Interest Rates: Structure loan repayment schedules or depreciation
schedules.
• Database Management: Merge data and keep records for importing and
exporting between programs.
• Budget Templates: Manage both business and personal budgets effectively.

Presenter
Rhonda Toms -Morgan, Connect Ag
Rhonda Toms-Morgan is the lead
consultant for “ConnectAg”, a rural
business based in Roma, Queensland.
ConnectAg is an Innovation Broker
based in the SWQ supporting primary
producers to access up to date
information, advice and support for
their businesses.
“We support a balanced view for
landholders to realise the vision
they have for their landscape
and business.”

COMPUTERS PROVIDED
but you are welcome to
bring and use your own
device.
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
– SEATS ARE LIMITED –

Where/When
17 July 2024 8:45am – 2:30pm
DCCA Theodore Community Room
60 The Boulevard, Theodore

Register Now:
landscapeld@dcca.net.au
Cate Taylor 0448 073 736

Event Times

08:45 am - 02:30 pm Wednesday 17th July, 2024

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Boon Lane Country Music Festival

Get ready to kick up some dust on Saturday 20th July, as Central Highlands Regional Council transforms the grounds into a boot-scootin’, guitar-strummin’ paradise.

Tickets

Purchase now from $$96.

Event Times

11:00 am - 11:00 pm Saturday 20th July, 2024

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Free Seedling Planting Packs – Toondoon

Celebrate National Tree Day by collecting a free a seedling planting pack sponsored by Santos GLNG.
We have 500 packs to give away that include two Port Curtis Native Plants grown at Tondoon Botanic Gadens, potting mix, gloves, and sunscreen.
Collection Dates: 7am-4pm, Monday to Friday, 22-26 July 2024
Collection From: Tondoon Botanic Gardens Administration Centre
One pack per customer while stock lasts so get in quick and grab your free plants!

Event Times

07:00 am - 04:00 pm Monday 22nd July, 2024

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Agriculture Industry careers night

The agriculture careers night is an opportunity for students in grades 7-12 and their parents to meet with different businesses and producers within the Central Highlands agricultural sector and learn about the exciting career pathways that are available in the industry.

Registration is required to attend this FREE event as there is a BBQ dinner for all attendees, so please be sure to provide numbers below for catering purposes.

The event will be held at HIA Pavilion at the Emerald Showground on Tuesday 23rd July, 2024. Registration will close on 16th of July.

The event will begin at 5:30pm and conclude at 7:30pm.

Each attendee will be given the chance to win through interacting with the exhibitors.

  • Tue 23rd Jul, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
  • Emerald Show Society, Emerald Show Society, Emerald QLD
  • Book Ticket

Tickets

Purchase now from $0.

Event Times

05:30 pm - 07:30 pm Tuesday 23rd July, 2024

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Rockhampton River Festival

Since 2014, Rockhampton River Festival has been connecting our community along the Riverside Precinct through celebration. The Fitzroy River (Tunuba) has been the life source for the people of Central Queensland since the time of the Dreaming and we invite you to celebrate the 10th anniversary of River Fest in 2024.
Join us for a three day celebration leveraging the riverbank’s stunning natural and built heritage to enjoy arts, culture, entertainment, food and live music. FREE ENTRY
https://www.rockhamptonriverfestival.com.au/Home

Event Times

05:30 pm - 10:30 pm Friday 26th July, 2024
10:00 am - 10:00 pm Saturday 27th July, 2024
10:00 am - 08:00 pm Sunday 28th July, 2024

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NAIDOC Blackwater Flag raising and march

Fri 26th Jul, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Lions Park, MacKenzie Street, Blackwater QLD

Central Highlands Regional Council invites you to join in celebrating NAIDOC Week 2024.
This year’s theme chosen by the National NAIDOC Committee, is ‘Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud & Proud.’

What will be there
Community March
Flag raising
Activities and market stalls
Hot food
Coffee van

Event Times

09:30 am - 12:00 pm Friday 26th July, 2024

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Location

Lions Park, MacKenzie Street, Blackwater

Jeremy Marou and the Old Boys Band Blackwater

Celebrate NAIDOC 2024

Friday July 26

7:30pm – 11:30pm

Blackwater Country Club

Event Times

07:30 pm - 11:30 pm Friday 26th July, 2024

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Location

Blackwater Country Club

CQ Boar Hunt

https://whatson.centralqueenslandhighlands.com.au/event/23262159-a/cq-boar-hunt-2024

Tickets

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Event Times

07:00 am - 10:00 pm Saturday 27th July, 2024

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Paddock to Reef Program Forum

Paddock to Reef – join us for an event to explore Reef health, science and the on-ground actions that make a difference!

Fitzroy Basin Association (FBA) invites you to join us at the Paddock to Reef Regional Integrated Science Forum for a day of discussion on water quality initiatives that aim to protect the Reef.

This in-person forum at CQLX Gracemere will feature presentations from the people leading the Paddock to Reef program, FBA staff and other people involved with water quality projects.

As part of this event attendees will also visit the site of a significant streambank restoration project in the Stanwell area.

This event is an opportunity to hear from scientists, extension staff and land managers about what actions are taking place and how their positive impact is being measured.

Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to network, learn, and contribute to the future of Reef-related management plans.

This event is hosted by FBA as part of the Paddock to Reef program, supported by the Australian and Queensland governments.

Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Please indicate any specific dietary requirements during registration.

Dress code: A hat, long pants, long sleeve shirt and closed in shoes are required for the site visit.

Tickets

Purchase now from $FREE.

Event Times

08:00 am - 03:30 pm Tuesday 20th August, 2024

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Location

16 Saleyards Road Gracemere, QLD 4702

Grazing Land Management EDGE course

Join Future Beef for a Grazing Land Management EDGE course in Rockhampton 21-23 August covering:
✔️ Pasture dieback
✔️ Land reclamation
✔️ Sown pastures
✔️ Plant identification
✔️ Weeds management
✔️ Land condition
✔️ Grazing strategies
Plus much more!
Special guest speakers include Queensland Agriculture pasture and land management specialists including:
• Stuart Buck
• Kylie Hopkins
• Megan Willis
• John Day
• Terry Beutel
Tickets are $880 per person for this 3-day workshop with discounts for more than one purchase per business.
Purchase tickets here: https://bit.ly/3XF95Ts

Tickets

Purchase now from $$880.00.

Event Times

08:00 am - 05:00 pm Wednesday 21st August, 2024
08:00 am - 05:00 pm Thursday 22nd August, 2024
08:00 am - 05:00 pm Friday 23rd August, 2024

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Business Edge Financial Skills Management Workshop

Get your head around more of the ‘business side’ of your business…

  • Develop your financial knowledge and business understanding
  • Understand where your business is performing well and where it can be improved
  • Better understand how your decisions impact the bottom line of your business
  • Determine if your business can really fund future growth, debt reduction, retirement and succession
  • Ensure everyone in your business is on the same page

Join a group of like-minded producers at a Business EDGE workshop and equip yourself with improved business skills.

Access follow-up support to implement your learning when you get home.

To register visit:
www.bushagri.com.au/businessedge

For more information:
Simone Parker: 0408 818 043 or
E-mail: admin@bushagri.com.au

Tickets

Purchase now from $1750.

Event Times

08:00 am - 05:00 pm Daily from 21st November, 2024 to 22nd November, 2024

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Location

Rockhampton